MASS WILL NOT BE LIVE STREAMED THIS WEEKEND.
Church Reopening Resources Guidelines - as of August 30, 2021
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Mass Intentions for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Sunday, November 21 at 8:30 a.m.
††Lucille & John Karcher
†Donnie Lueke
†Pete Halley
Sunday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m.
All Parish Family
We the parishioners of St. John the Baptist,
brothers and sisters in Christ, accept as our mission:
† to know our faith and share it with others,
† to continue to grow spiritually with respect for the sacraments,
† to celebrate the liturgy and the Holy Eucharist as the center of our Christian life,
† to live by truth and love,
† to serve those in need, to teach by example, and thereby strengthen and inspire our Parish family in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church
Office Hours
Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch Noon - 12:30 p.m.
Visit Parish Website For
Bulletins: New & Old
Calendar
Photo Gallery
Monthly Ministry List
Collection November 6-7
Envelopes (49) $3,892.00
Loose $ 145.00
Youth (2) $ 2.00
All Saints' Day (10) $ 180.00
Holy Name for 2022 Missals $1,740.05
CSMA (1) $ 200.00
Human Development (1) $ 5.00
Guatemala Mission (1) $ 10.00
Building (1) $ 50.00
PSR (21) $ 895.00
Mass Intentions (2) $ 20.00
SJB Cemetery (2) $1,350.00
SJN Cemetery (1) $ 150.00
Total $8,639.05
Your financial support remains an important part of our Parish life and helps us keep going. Please continue giving your time, talent, and treasure at this difficult time. Please mail, drop-off your offertory in the mailbox by Parish office front door.
ST. JOSEPH PRAYER
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. To you God entrusted his only Son; in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man. Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life. Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen.
Watch bulletin for more details.
November
13: KC #7118 Fish Fry at Enfield 5:00-7:00 pm
14: PSR Classes 9:30 a.m.
14: One Strong Youth Mission Breakfast Fundraiser 9:30 a.m.
14: Happy Birthday Fr. Slawomir Ptak
15-20: Father Ptak will be gone on vacation. In case of an emergency, please contact neighboring parish.
20: No Mass Saturday Night
21: Two Masses Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
21: PSR Classes 9:30 a.m.
28: No PSR Classes
December
5: PSR Classes 9:30 a.m.
5: One Strong Youth Mission Breakfast Fundraiser 9:30 a.m.
12: PSR Classes 9:30 a.m.
19: PSR Christmas Program & Santa Visit after Mass
19: Decorate for Christmas after Mass
19: PSR Classes 9:30 a.m.
26: No PSR Classes
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MOWING & GROUNDS KEEPING AT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH & CEMETERY
Anyone interested submitting a bid or proposal for the above work for at least calendar years 2022 - 2023 please mail, email or deliver your proposal to the parish office by November 24, 2021. A summary of the tasks included is available from the parish office.
ST. ELIZABETH'S ALTAR SODALITY
Thank you to all who have pre-ordered cookbooks. The second round of orders has been placed. We are hoping they will be in before Christmas, but with current manufacturing and shipping challenges it is not guaranteed. If you would like to still order a cookbook we should have extra copies available. Please sign up on the sheet in the back of church or call the office to get on the list. If you have already ordered and have not paid, you may either place cash or a check made out to "St. Elizabeth's Altar Sodality" in the collection box in an envelope marked "cookbook" or drop off or mail your payment to the office. You can also use PayPal to pay. Contact Andrea Short to pay via Paypal or with any questions at 618-214-1275.
Thank you for your continued support! God Bless!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 8745 DAHLGREN ANNUAL
November 8-19
Drop off Locations & Dates
St. John Nepomucene Hall in Dahlgren November 8-19
Parish office in Piopolis before mass November 13-14
Parish office, during office hours November 8-19
We will accept any new or used CLEAN coats, jackets, blankets, or other winter apparel.
Thank You for Your support.
SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS & FRESHMAN - JUNION SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
These were handed out to youth in PSR class on September 19, available on Parish website, in High School classroom on bulletin board, & posted on One Strong and PSR Facebook page. You can also click links below to view them.
PRAY FOR THE SICK & HOMEBOUND
Larry Hunt
Marie Hopkins
Bill Lueke
James Frey
Bob Wilson
Kent Karcher
Larry Nice
Paul & Helen Wellen
Mary Karcher
Tillie Miller
Reminder: Due to federal privacy laws, we are not allowed to list people or visit who are sick or in the nursing home without written authorization from that individual or from their immediate family who has authorization. Form can be requested from the office.
REMINDER
Please contact office for funerals and baptisms. For weddings contact office six months before.
2021 CSMA GOAL $11,570
Pledged $6,150
Every dollar given to CSMA helps to fund 16 diocesan ministries and programs that provide spiritual, moral and physical aid to thousands of people throughout southern Illinois. Your gift can be made through your parish or online at www.diobelle.org and click on “Giving” or by mail; CSMA, 222 South Third Street, Belleville, IL 62220. It’s that simple! To learn more or have questions, contact Judy Phillips at 618-722-5007. Thank you so very much for your consideration!
PLASTIC TOTE BY OFFICE DOOR
Weekly bulletins
Living Faith Books (October - December) & Books are located at each door in church.
CARBONDALE NEWMAN CENTER FALL GALA NOVEMBER 13
Click on flyer below to read more information.
HISTORY OF PIOPOLIS, ILLINOIS 1841-1888 BOOKS
The office has several copies, if you have not received your free copy, stop by during office hours and get a copy.
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
December 3-5 at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel St. Peters, MO. For more information or to apply, go to wwme.org, or call Terry & Eric Engholm at 314-649-7317.
Hospice Volunteers Needed for SSM Hospice at St. Mary's/Good Samaritan Hospital
We are looking for volunteers to serve local residents and their families in their homes in Wayne & Hamilton Counties. Click on flyers below for more information or contact Nikki Timberlake at 618-899-1660 or Nikki.Timberlake@ssmhealth.com.
EXCESS MASS INTENTIONS
If you are looking for a place to send excess mass intentions. Here you have an opportunity. A few years ago, Fr. Myron Effing's sister came and spoke at our parish about his work in Russia. Please see more information below and request list form.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CCHD)
Next weekend the Catholic Church in the U.S. will hold its annual collection for the CCHD. The U.S. Catholic Bishops created CCHD to fund economic and community development initiatives led locally by low-income people. These initiatives create permanent solutions to poverty. CCHD also funds formation and evangelization efforts like the CCHD Intern Program. 25% of funds collected will automatically stay in our diocese. Learn more at www.usccb.org/cchd or read flyer below. You can also watch a short video at https://www.facebook.com/CCHDBelleville/videos/1140404406381223 of Louis Jones, former Catholic Campaign for Human Development Intern for our diocese, shares what CCHD means for him and for our diocese. Louis was the 2020 recipient of the U.S. Catholic Bishops' Cardinal Bernardin New Leadership Award. You can give to the annual collection at this link, https://stclarechurch.weshareonline.org/CCHD or give through the special CCHD Collection envelope at Mass. Envelopes are located in you envelope packet.
